2016 Snowmobiles Brochure

2016 // SNOWMOBILES
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Welcome to 2016. For over 60 years, we’ve built snowmobiles
that change the way people see winter. From the fields and
forests of Roseau to the most rugged winter landscape anywhere in the world, Polaris® sleds dominate the terrain. We are
driven to innovate, explore and push the boundaries of snowmobiling like only Polaris® can.
Chris Wolf, General Manager, Polaris Snowmobiles
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2016 // TERRAIN DOMINATION
Riding RMK ®s Under the South American Sun
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The Past and the Future with Chris Burandt
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Overhead and Through the Woods with the SKS.
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Snow storms, Icicles and the RUSH ®
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Sunday Funday on the Switchback ®
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35 Years of INDY® Heritage
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Hunting for Sheds with the INDY® Voyageur™
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SnowCheck 2016. True Factory Customization.
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Roseau, MN. The home of Polaris Industries and dedicated snowmobilers that live for the greatest sport on snow.
WHY DO YOU RIDE? We do because it’s in our blood. It’s how we were raised. Work hard. Play hard.
That’s the way it works in Roseau, MN. Birth place of Polaris® and home to a proud group of people who
love to strap on their helmet and ride. We head to the rink, or to the coffee shop and catch up with
buddies. We find out what trails have been groomed or where the fish are biting. We get out there
and pull the rope on the greatest sled on snow... a Polaris.®
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INNOVATION
HAPPENS HERE.
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ADVANCING THE SPORT THROUGH INNOVATION. THE POLARIS® WAY.
When you’ve built snowmobiles since 1954, it’s safe to assume
that you’ve seen fads come and go (along with almost 30 snowmobile manufacturers). We’ve learned, we’ve invented and we’ve
pioneered. Along the way, Polaris® has amassed a pile of patents
that read like the greatest innovations in the sport of snowmobiling... hydraulic disc brakes, independent front suspension and
the first truly progressive rear suspension. These innovations
have been proven in countless cross-country races and thousands of miles of trails and untracked snow all over the world .
In addition to innovations, Polaris® engineers have changed the
shape of the sport. Working hand in hand with top riders and rac­
ers like Chris Burandt, Keith Curtis, Levi LaVallee, Dan Adams and
Ross Martin helps Polaris® and Polaris® engineers continue to
test and develop our technology to expand the possibilities and
find the next level.
Progressive Rear Suspension
Polaris® Interactive Digital Display
These rider insights, combined with leading edge manufacturing technology have brought innovations to current Polaris®
sleds. On the AXYS® platform, a second-generation progressive rate rear suspension that is more compliant and capable,
a Bluetooth® enabled GPS display - the first in the industry, LED
headlights that are brighter and draw less power. Manufacturing techniques from the auto and aerospace industries allow us
to build sleds that are lighter and more rigid, and EPA-compliant
Engines and legendary clutching provides industry-leading power-to-weight.
By working with riders, engineers and manufacturing specialists,
we’ve learned how to advance the sport, look outside to the bigger world — and that’s something that will never stop.
Forged Aluminum A-Arms
800 H.O. Cleanfire® Engine
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WHILE EVERYONE ELSE WAS ENJOYING BARBECUES AND BASEBALL,
THE RMK® TEAM WAS IN SOUTH AMERICA DEVELOPING YOUR NEW AXYS® RMK® .
SUMMER VACATION.
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It was Fall, and the 2011 PRO-RMK® had launched
successfully becoming the best selling mountain
sled in the industry. The same group that brought
that 431 lb. Terrain Dominator to the sled industry
gathered together to establish the parameters
and goals for the next generation of mountain
sleds.
Deep inside the walls of the Roseau plant sat engineers, program leads and a handful of Terrain
Dominators. They discussed what the PRO-RIDE®
RMK® did well, how the sport was evolving and
what the next big leap was going to be that would
progress the sport.
Fast forward a few years. Key members of that
original Fall meeting were driving up a mud covered road in South America. Headed for snow... in
August. Ready to ride the AXYS® platform RMK®.
On the surface, it sounds glamorous. Load up the
gear bag, board a jet to South America, ride sleds,
see the scenery, hang with the locals — all equally
passionate about the sport of snowmobiling.
Truth is, it’s work. And hard work at that. This is
the final step in a multi-year product development cycle. Testing. Validating. Working through
final calibrations. Long hours on the snow. Longer
hours afterwards. Compiling field notes. Changing out revised parts. Finding the perfect setup.
We tested everywhere so you can ride anywhere.
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THE WORLD’S BEST MOUNTAIN SLED.
IT’S A BOLD STATEMENT. And it’s made by you... mountain riders — the die-hards, weekend warriors, and meadow players. The guys & girls that choose the lightest, strongest,
most flickable sled on snow. Some started on that familiar teal 1997 700 RMK.® For,
others maybe it was the awesome black, red and chrome 2003 Vertical Escape. Maybe
you joined the family on a 2007 RAW RMK® or a Dragon. Maybe a 431 lb. PRO-RMK® was
the first time you stepped up to mountain domination delivered by Polaris.® Or perhaps
2016 will be your first experience on an RMK®.
Wherever you fall on the RMK® timeline, you know that it’s always been about riding the
most capable and confident sled on the hill. From guys who ride 120+ days or for those
who only get out west for a single 10-day trip to Togwotee a year. Guys who pound it out all
season long on the toughest courses the RMSHA has to offer or the casual rider that
can’t believe other people have never seen the sunset from a mountain top. The RMK® is
based on a simple ideal... Make it light. Make it simple. Make it work.
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A NEW WAY UP
INSTANTANEOUS
LIFT.
INTRODUCING THE AXYS® RMK®
The sport of mountain snowmobiling is about to
change... again. In 2011, the PRO-RMK® entered
the sport at 431 lbs. and became the best selling
sled in the mountains. It changed how and where
people rode.
Five years later, we’re ready to do it again. We took
the industry-standard deep snow sled and made
it even better. The next generation of mountain
sleds. The AXYS® platform RMK® is lighter at 408
lbs., features an improved power-to-weight ratio
with the new 800 H.O. Cleanfire® Engine, and is
more maneuverable than any other mountain sled
in the sport.
Built to pop up onto the snow with instantaneous
lift through a perfect balance of in-lab engineering and on-snow validation.
The proven 800 H.O. Cleanfire® Engine is the
perfect compliment to the all new AXYS® RMK®
platform that is lighter and features a patented,
raised chassis that increases clearance and reduces drag to keep you on top of the snow. The
elevated chassis, combined with a new rear suspension design that provides lift and forward
motion, increases the overall performance in all
snow conditions. Then we designed three new,
Polaris®-exclusive tracks: 2.25” Peak, 2.6” Series
6 and a 3” Series 7 for those truly bottomless
days. Get ready to change the sport again.
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RIDER BALANCED
CONTROL.
“The sport of mountain snowmobiling is
always evolving. Many of the maneuvers
and newly accessed riding areas that we
once thought impossible have now become
the standard. With riding 120+ days a year
I feel I have a good understanding of what
my machine is capable of... and what it is
not. When Polaris® brought me the new
RMK® to test out I was both excited and
nervous at the same time. How much better could it possibly be? Were they going to
change any of the proven characteristics
that made the current PRO so awesome?
Well, for 2016 I can honestly say the boys
from Roseau blew me away with this highly
anticipated next generation of the PRORMK®. I love how the new PRO still utilizes
that perfect rider balance and ergos we’ve
all come to know and can’t live without.
They basically took all of the features and
characteristics that have worked so well
EVEN MORE FLICKABLE?
THE NEW RAISED CHASSIS
AXYS® RMK®
in the past and incorporated them into the
new raised chassis which enables even
better rider control with less input, more
lift out of the snow and increased sled
management in all conditions. This combined with the crazy new compact design
of the AXYS® platform allows me to side hill
with ease, not “wash out” while sidehilling
and change directions in the snow even
quicker. Add to that a new rear suspension
design, a new 800cc motor that flat out
rips, another 9 lbs. off of the industry’s
lightest mountain machine and you truly
have the ultimate backcountry weapon!
The all new AXYS® PRO-RMK® is about to
evolve the sport of mountain riding again...
are you ready?”
— Chris Burandt
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THE AXYS® RMK®:
IMMEDIATE
RESPONSE.
RIGID & LIGHT FOR RESPONSIVENESS AND CONTROL.
The RMK® has always been based around a simple adage: “Make it light. Make it
simple. Make it work.” Sounds easy enough. Incredibly tough to do in practice.
What the AXYS® platform does is build off the proven PRO-RIDE® ergos and
raises the bar in every category that matter most to the mountain rider: Lift,
Control, and Response.
Every part and system gets scrutinized. Can it do double duty? Can it be lighter
and stronger? What are the thresholds? No longer is it possible to simply shave
20 lbs. off a sled. It’s done by ounces. It’s done meticulously. It’s done deliberately.
At Polaris® we believe a light sled is not enough. It has to be durable and it has
to be rigid. Rigidity is the key to a responsive sled – it literally is the backbone
of great performance. With a rigid chassis AND rigid suspension, when you put
pressure on the PowderTrac™ running board it directly transfers that input to
your sled and to the snow. It’s not wasted energy transferring through suspension twist or track deflection. It’s energy that goes directly to turning your
RMK®, allowing you to thread the trees, hold a sidehill line, carve the meadow
with ease, and shoot the gap to take the summit.
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FOR RIDERS THAT BELIEVE
IT’S NEVER TOO DEEP,
TOO TECHNICAL OR
TOO SOCKED IN TO RIDE.
PRO-RMK®: BUILT FOR RIDERS WHO DON’T BELIEVE IN “CAN’T”.
You’ve seen them before. Tracks that lead off into the deepest stand of trees
you’ve ever seen. Or turn down a chute that makes you wonder how they ever
got out. And if you are the type of rider putting those tracks down, this is the
sled for you... the 2016 PRO-RMK® — the ultimate mountain sled.
Purpose-built deep snow domination. No excuses. No compromises. Lighter,
stronger, more powerful and more durable than any RMK® we have built before.
Terms like class-leading power-to-weight are easily attributed to the proven
800 H.O. Cleanfire® Engine and lightest sled in the class. But what that really
means is when you are faced with that decision of turn out or power through...
the PRO-RMK® allows you to charge forward with confidence. And when you’ve
made that decision, the AXYS® chassis and its elevated design responds quicker than any other sled on snow. The easiest sled to sidehill and carve allows you
to make the harder choices... like whether you should drop off the backside or
ride over the next ridge.
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THE SKS IS BACK.
THREE LETTERS. ONE LEGACY.
Snow King Special. SKS. Three letters
that helped define how versatile a deep
snow sled could be. The sled built for an
explorer. Ready for a challenge. Every
bit as legendary as the Rocky Mountain
King, it’s a sled that helped advance the
sport and created the crossover category. For riders that head for deep snow
at the lower elevations, it’s the most
versatile deep-snow sled. It brings
RMK® performance to any snow condition or area.
The SKS is back for 2016 and is ready to
win deep snow fans all over the world.
It’s the do-it-all deep snow sled, that’s
at home anywhere – riding trails in Can-
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ada, jumping drifts in Sweden or carving powder turns in Russia. Built with
versatility in mind, the SKS features an
all new 2.25” Peak track, is built on the
light and maneuverable AXYS® chassis, and features a narrow adjustable
front end and softer ride calibration. An
aluminum overstructure, front tunnel
cooler and traditional chaincase allow
riders extra cooling capacity and a wider range of gearing options.
The SKS is perfect for picking your way
through a stand of aspens, poking your
way down the powerline cut or headed 15 miles down trail to turn into your
secret powder stash.
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2016 BRAND BOOK 68pp PAGINATION_V4
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THE BACKCOUNTRY
KING.
THE RMK® ASSAULT.®
The Assault®, the Rocky Mountain King for the
backcountry rider. The one that seeks out thrills
and treats the cornices, cliffs and hip jumps as
their own playground.
Built with the same innovative-spirit as the
PRO-RMK®, the Assault® is calibrated and refined
for exactly what the backcountry rider needs to
crush cornices, master drops and thread the line
through race course gates. With a carbon fiber
overstructure for strength and a traditional chaincase design for easy gearing changes.
The strongest and most capable sled in the game,
the Assault® features the lightweight AXYS®
chassis optimized for rigidity and durability, widestance adjustable front end and compressionadjustable Walker Evans® Needle shocks. Born from
a RMSHA heritage and a list of wins that the yellow
and green guys could only wish for.
The new AXYS® RMK® Assault® is the sled that will
be tearing it up at Turnagain, Arctic Man, Tailgate
Alaska, the RMSHA hillclimb race circuit and of
course, winning even more King of the Hill titles.
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BUILD
THE
PERFECT
SLED
FOR HOW YOU RIDE.
The photo studio. The perfect place to make these sleds look shiny and awesome. But let’s be honest, you’d rather have it with dry powder rolling
over the hood. Or maybe you’d rather be picking a ridiculous line through the trees. Whatever your perfect day is, the Polaris® family of deep snow
sleds is the ideal platform to choose because you can customize it to your riding style. No one builds a more complete family. From the PRO-RMK®
ideal for the technical deep snow expert, to the RMK® Assault® which is the weapon of choice for backcountry rippers and RMSHA racers, or the
do-it-all deep snow SKS. And for 2016, SnowCheck Select is making it even easier for you to build the perfect sled for you. Painted tunnels and rails,
unique graphics, all new track options, all new AXYS® RMK® storage solutions, the Polaris® Interactive Digital Display, shock and handlebar options...
giving you thousands of customization choices. Whatever sled you build… build it for you.
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BUILD YOUR DREAM RMK® AT: WWW.TERRAINDOMINATION.COM
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800 PRO-RMK® 155
800 PRO-RMK® 163
LIGHTEST. STRONGEST. MOST FLICKABLE.
2016 BRAND BOOK 68pp PAGINATION_V4
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE RMK ® AT: WWW.TERRAINDOMINATION.COM
OR DOWNLOAD THE APP AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY.
800 RMK® ASSAULT® 155 SHOWN WITH SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE OPTIONS
800 SKS® 155 SHOWN WITH SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE OPTIONS
800 PRO-RMK® 155 SHOWN WITH SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE OPTIONS
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CLEAN. LIGHT. POWERFUL.
LIBERTY
CLEANFIRE® ENGINES
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AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY IN POLARIS® SNOWMOBILES
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RIDER BALANCED™ =
RIDE IT BETTER.
Since 1954, Polaris® has been in the snowmobile
business. We’ve set trends and invented technologies. Along the way, we’ve developed, progressed, and
refined. For over 60 years the only thing that hasn’t
changed is our drive and dedication.
The AXYS® platform introduced in the 2015 season is
a perfect example of this dedication. We put the rider
in the optimal, Rider Balanced™ position to influence
the handling characteristics of the sled. It’s the only
sled in the industry that corners flat and carries the
front end.
Phrases like Rider Balanced™ or Active Pitch Control™
might seem like mere marketing terms... until you ride
it. Then you realize that this is the only sled that can
carve a corner, carry the front end through the rough
and float off-trail. All of this makes the riding even
more fun and confidence-inspiring.
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YOURSELF
OUT FRONT
4 BUDDIES AND 325 MILES.
THE RUSH® PRO-S AND A SATURDAY.
Let’s face it. You’re a winter guy. The idea of up at sunrise, out all day, and back
by midnight sounds about perfect. Add in 3 friends and the sharpest handling
sled on the trails and you’ve described your dream day. What makes it better?
Knowing that you are on a sled that is truly fun to ride. The only one that can
carry the front end, rail a corner and blitz through the bumps. You choose. It’s
not one dimensional - not simply stuck on rails. It’s about having the kind of
fun that only a Polaris® can provide. Whack the throttle on the 800 H.O. Cleanfire® Engine and watch the trail unfold in front of you. Roll forward on the seat,
set the front end and carve a perfect line around that choppy corner. Slide
back, make that front end light and blitz that washboard junk. Our RUSH® just
became your RUSH®.
If the idea of leading interests you, then you’re in good company. In 2010, we
brought the first truly progressive-rate rear suspension to the industry and
haven’t looked back. While others scoffed, downplayed it, or wrote it off completely — we stuck with it. We continued to refine, re-engineer and dominate.
Just as we always have, since 1954.
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PUTTING THE AXYS®
TO THE TEST.
The AXYS® platform is built on a simple formula to make the
ultimate sled…more power and less weight. With a significant weight reduction (up to 38 lbs.) and the new 800 H.O.
Cleanfire® Engine, we have built a sled with class-leading
corner-to-corner acceleration.
Fast-forward to the winter of 2014-15. December 2014 –
this is where they come. The fox fur hats, the leather bibs.
The guys that want to go fast. Where the acceleration
talks and the bullsh*t walks. When December rolls around
the place to be is Old Forge, NY. Every fancy, full-color ad in
the world doesn’t matter to these guys and gals. It’s about
reaction times, weight transfer and hook up. Pull baselines,
compare weight, analyze horsepower numbers. Crown a
champion. And for 2015, that champion is the AXYS® 800
Switchback® PRO-S with the 800 H.O. Cleanfire® Engine.
Posting the fastest 1/4 mile times and powering all the way
through the traps, the hype is real. And it’s being proven in
the real world.
“The power-to-weight ratio of the new RUSH® AXYS® has
given us an advantage over the competition in the USXC
circuit. The reduced weight not only helps with the handling, but also helps with the acceleration and top speed.”
Tom Rager Jr., Polaris® Race Team Manager. It all sounds
good on paper, but what does it mean in the real world? In
the first cross country race the AXYS® RUSH® competed in,
Polaris® racers won the pro class and took 7 of the top 10
places. Not bad for a first outing.
Our formula of More Power + Less Weight is working.
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SHARPEST HANDLING. QUICKEST ACCELERATING.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE RUSH ® AT: WWW.TERRAINDOMINATION.COM
OR DOWNLOAD THE APP AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY.
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LIVING THE LIFE
OF LEVI.
SMALL TOWN. BIG AIR.
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Longville, MN. Population 153. Blink and you’ll miss
it. Home of turtle races, lakes area recreation and
the most popular racer to ever swing a leg over a
snowmobile... Levi LaVallee. Growing up riding Polaris® sleds, it was obvious he was cut from the same
cloth as Polaris® engineers with equal parts drive,
determination and vision. Tell him he can’t and he
will. Tell him he shouldn’t and he will any way. It’s that
drive, desire and pioneering spirit that has put him
at the top of the sport in multiple disciplines. If it
can be done on a sled... Levi has probably done it.
The first rider to attempt a double back flip. Check.
Double Gold at X-Games. Check. Red Bull New Years
No Limits World Record Jump. Check. Arctic Man with
Red Bull Ski Athlete Daron Rhalves. Check. Snocross
Championship. Check. Fan Favorite. Twice. Check.
If it seems like every cool thing you’ve seen in the
sport of freestyle snowmobiling revolves around
Levi - it’s not by accident. Levi has grown up on Polaris® sleds and grown up in the world of social media.
And although Levi has “officially” retired from ISOC
snocross racing, it doesn’t mean he’s gone from
the sport. He’s just headed in a different direction,
something he’s always done. Look for Levi to continue competing at X-Games, run his Team LaVallee snocross team with partner Glenn Kafka, and get back
into his RZR® XP 1000 for another year of Terracross
racing. With over twenty years of Polaris® heritage,
don’t expect Levi’s love of Polaris® sleds to stop
anytime soon. In fact, he’s building a special Project
AXYS® RUSH® that is unreal. Look for him out on the
trails in Minnesota or wherever his travels take him.
And with a little girl added to the LaVallee family this
past October, look for Levi and his wife, Kristen to
be out on the trails. They’ll be the ones introducing
another LaVallee to a sport that dad helped redefine.
FOLLOW LEVI LAVALLEE
@levi_lavallee
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4 BUDDIES AND
325 MILES.
THE PRO-S AND A SATURDAY.
SEE
Let’s face it. You’re a winter guy. The idea of
up at sunrise, out all day, and back by midnight
sounds about perfect. Add in 3 friends and the
sharpest handling sled on the trails and you’ve
just about described your dream day. What
makes it better? Knowing that you are on a
sled that is truly fun to ride. One that can carry
the front end, rail a corner or blitz through the
bumps. You choose. It’s not one dimensional not simply stuck on rails.
BEYOND WHERE
OTHERS TURN BACK
If the idea of evolving the sport interests
you, then you’re in good company. In 2010, we
brought the first truly progressive-rate rear
suspension to the industry and haven’t looked
back. While others scoffed, downplayed it, or
wrote it off completely — we stuck with it. We
continued to refine, re-engineer and dominate.
Just as we always have, since 1954.
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A CASE STUDY IN
SMOOTH.
AXYS® SWITCHBACK®
Looking for one sled that can truly do it all?
Start here. Go anywhere. The Switchback®
is built on the Rider Balanced™ AXYS® platform and is lighter, warmer and the most
fun sled on the snow. The smoothest riding,
lightest sled in its class with the PRO-XC™
rear suspension that sucks up the chatter bumps — you’re ready for whatever the
snowbelt throws at you.
On any given day, you’re going to ride trails,
ditches and if you’re lucky... untouched
powder.
That’s exactly what we built this sled for.
Confident, precise handling on the trail
and the ability to get off into the fresh and
have some fun. The only sled that corners
flat AND carries the front end in the rough.
Play. Smile. Have some fun. Do it all again
tomorrow.
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VERSATILITY DEFINED.
When you’re ready for anything, you ride more. Plain and simple. And
that’s what riders say about the Switchback® on the AXYS® platform. Introduced in 2015 to rave reviews, the Switchback® delivers
an unmatched ride that is as capable on the trails as it is off-trail.
Its Rider Balanced™ design allows a lite or bite riding style, perfect
for wherever your Switchback® takes you.
The Switchback® family is built on the 137” AXYS® platform and
available in the trail-taming PRO-S package, Adventure versions
with the industry-exclusive Lock & Ride® storage system, and the
mogul-eating PRO-X® monster built for the whoops and bumps that
you’ll find on the trail or in the powerlines.
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SMOOTHEST RIDING. MOST VERSATILE.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SWITCHBACK ® AT: WWW.TERRAINDOMINATION.COM
OR DOWNLOAD THE APP AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY.
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BACKCOUNTRY
BOMBER.
SWITCHBACK® ASSAULT® 144.
WHAT IT TAKES TO CONQUER
THE POWERLINE POWDER STASH.
It wasn’t too long ago that no one really knew what “crossover”
meant. Was it a long-tracked trail sled or a short-tracked mountain
sled? Should it have a coupled suspension? Should it have mountain
ergonomics? Plenty tried to build ‘em. And no one really nailed it.
Until the Switchback® Assault®, the true 50/50 backcountry
original. Built to take you from the UP of Michigan to the Laurentides
of Québec, this sled takes you anywhere and lets you do anything.
For riders that are on-trail only to get to their favorite powder stashes, it features trail capable gearing and ergonomics that work for
seated riding and stand up transitions. And once you get there... it’s
got enough RMK® DNA in it to make the powerlines your playground.
Heel it over, carve a turn, float over that blanket of white - it’s exactly
why we built the Switchback® Assault.®
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LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE. SIMPLY FUN.
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THE FUN OF LEGENDARY
PERFORMANCE
35 YEARS OF INDY® HERITAGE.
AND YOU CAN FEEL IT IN EVERY CORNER.
Since 1980, when the first 340 TX-L INDY® hit the trails, the INDY® name has been about delivering trail dominating performance. Throughout the ‘80’s and ‘90’s, the INDY® was the sled
that ruled the trails... great handling mixed with performance like no other sled in the sport.
Dominating cross-country racing and every family weekend across the snowbelt.
For 2016, the Polaris® INDY® continues that tradition of legendary performance. With a
race-proven front suspension that delivers confidence through every corner and section of
washboard trail, a PRO-RIDE® chassis that is rigid, light and durable and Cleanfire® Engines
that shorten those straightaways - the INDY® is the sled that brings fun back to the sport. And
for 2016, the 600 INDY® SP Terrain Dominator brings a whole heap of style along with that fun.
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LAST NIGHT A GAME,
AND TODAY THE
CHAMPIONSHIP.
THE INDY® FAMILY IS A WINNER.
When you look back at winter, a few things are clear... the days are shorter
and the opportunities to enjoy them are getting few and far between for
some. It’s time to take life by the handlebars and make some memories.
Hit the hockey game, make it count, and then head for the trails. Get the
team together and make it to the trailhead. Spend some time behind bars
on the most fun sleds on snow... the Polaris® INDYs®. We’ve got as many in
our family as you do.
From the 120cc INDY® perfect for introducing the young ones to the sport,
up through 550 fan-cooled sleds for solo riders or two-up touring and
of course the favorite sled of anyone who has logged a few trail miles...
the 600 INDY®. It’s clear to see, we’ve got a sled for everyone.
So climb on, grab the bars and see what kind of memories you can make.
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The INDY® Voyageur™ is the sled built to do-it-all. Is
it a utility sled? Sure. Is it a recreational sled? Absolutely. After all, it is an INDY®. A name synonymous
with performance and fun. The Voyageur™ sleds are
chock full of features that make riding as fun and
easy as can be - even if that riding means doing
some work. PRO-FLOAT skis provide as much flotation as an old Inuit snowshoe. Match that with its
155” track that provides surface area like a snowshoe hares back foot, this thing is built to work in
the deep snow.
The Voyageur™ is industry-leading with the ultimate
deep snow flotation capabilities, the best trail handling at any speed, and unmatched hauling and towing capacity. With an articulated rail for maximum
maneuverability and easy reversing, you’ve got a
sled that you can count on for a fun day’s ride or for
whatever you need to get done.
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GO ANYWHERE.
DO EVERYTHING.
THE INDY® VOYAGEUR™ DOES IT ALL.
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The INDY® Voyageur™. Limitless possibilities for however
you choose to use your sled. Full featured with class-leading hauling and towing capacities makes sure you can get
everything you need out to the ice house. Grab the ice auger, the five gallon pails, the bait and load up the sleigh, this
INDY® is built for it. Whether you’re headed out for a day of
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
ON AN INDY ®
fishing for you and the family or headed out to drop off another set of propane cylinders so everyone else can have
their fun... the Polaris® INDY® Voyageur™ is the perfect sled.
With great on-trail handling, and off-trail maneuverability,
it’s the perfect do-all sled.
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HIBERNATE?
THAT’S FOR THE BEARS.
WHERE DOES YOUR ADVENTURE BEGIN?
Winter. The thought frightens the weak. Cold. Snow. 8 hours of sunlight. But for those who
understand winter and how to take advantage of it, we present the Polaris® INDY® Adventure. Perfectly suited to take you over the hills and through the woods to the greatest
experiences the outdoors has to offer. The trail 50 miles from nowhere. A sunset through
a stand of pine trees as snow flakes glisten. A trailside stop to watch a great gray owl.
These are experiences that snowmobiling affords the adventurous. And no sled makes it
easier or more comfortable to get out there than this one. With the versatility of a standard Lock & Ride® passenger seat and Adventure Cargo System — the easiest and most
convenient storage system in the sport that lets you bring along everything you need.
So, where will your Adventure take you? And who will you share it with? It’s up to you.
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POLARIS® ENGINEERED APPAREL
BUILT FOR THE GREATEST SPORT ON SNOW.
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Snowmobiling. The ultimate winter sport. Part adventure, part nature and all performance. To be
comfortable and equipped, it takes the right gear.
Gear that is designed for the protection needs of a
snowmobiler. Designed with rider-specific systems
and unmatched quality, fit and finish.
Polaris® Engineered apparel is designed to take
on everything you’ll experience on the trails, in the
backcountry or even the critical eye of everyone at
the gas station. Built with the same level of style,
quality and materials that you can expect from the
people that build the greatest sleds on snow.
When you’re ready tackle the outdoors, do it with
Polaris® Engineered Apparel.
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2016
SPECS
SUSPENSION
ENGINE &
DRIVETRAIN
DIMENSIONS
MODEL NAME
Fuel Capacity (gallons/liters)
Overall Height (in./cm.)
Overall Width (in./cm.)
Ski Center Distance (in./cm.)
Estimated Dry Weight (lbs./kg.)
Overall Length (in./cm.)
Disc Brake Type
Drive System Type
Drive/Driven Clutch
Cylinders-Displacement (cc)
Front Shocks
Front Track Shock
Rear Suspension
Rear Track Shock
Track Width/Length/Height (in.)
SUSPENSION
ENGINE &
DRIVETRAIN
DIMENSIONS
MODEL NAME
Fuel Capacity (gallons/liters)
Overall Height (in./cm.)
Overall Width (in./cm.)
Ski Center Distance (in./cm.)
Estimated Dry Weight (lbs./kg.)
Overall Length (in./cm.)
Disc Brake Type
Drive System Type
Drive/Driven Clutch
Cylinders-Displacement (cc)
Front Shocks
Front Track Shock
Rear Suspension
Rear Track Shock
Track Width/Length/Height (in.)
800 PRO-RMK ® 163
800 PRO-RMK ® 155
800 PRO-RMK ® 3”
SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE
11.5 / 43.5
49.125 / 124.7
46.5 / 118.1
39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6 -104.1
413 / 187.3 // 408 / 185
134.4 / 341.4 // 131 / 332.8
AXYS® RMK® LWT QuickDrive® Low Inertia
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
Walker Evans® Monotube
Walker Evans® Monotube
RMK® Coil-Over
Walker Evans® Monotube
15 x 163 or 155 x 2.6 Series 6 11.5 / 43.5
49.125 / 124.7
46.5 / 118.1
39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6 -104.1
426 / 193.2 // 421 / 190.7
134.4 / 341.4 // 131 / 332.8
AXYS® RMK® LWT Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
Walker Evans®
Walker Evans®
RMK® Coil-Over
Walker Evans®
15 x 163 or 155 x 3 Series 7 600 // 800
SWITCHBACK ® PRO-S
800 SWITCHBACK ® PRO-X
SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE
800 SWITCHBACK ®
ADVENTURE
600 SWITCHBACK ®
ADVENTURE
12 / 45.4
46 / 116.8
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
447 / 202.8 // 446 / 202.3
121 / 307.4
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-599 // 2-795
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
Walker Evans® Piggyback
15 x 137 x 1.25 Ripsaw II 12 / 45.4
46 / 116.8
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
450 / 204.1
121 / 307.4
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
Walker Evans® Piggyback
See SnowCheck 12 / 45.4
49 / 124.5
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
491 / 222.7
121 / 307.4
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
FOX® Clicker
FOX® Comp. Adj.
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
FOX® Coil-Over Air
15 X 137 X 1.35 Cobra
12 / 45.4
49 / 124.5
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
492 / 223.2
121 / 307.4
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-599
FOX® Clicker
FOX® Comp. Adj.
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
FOX® Coil-Over Air
15 X 137 X 1.35 Cobra
600 PRO-RMK ® 155
RMK ® ASSAULT ® 155 3”
800 RMK ® ASSAULT ® 155 800
SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE
800 SKS 155
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
49.125 / 124.7
49.125 / 124.7
49.125 / 124.7
49.125 / 124.7
46.5 / 118.1
46.5 / 118.1
46.5 / 118.1
46.5 / 118.1
39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6 -104.1 41.5-42.5-43.5 / 105.4-108-110.5 41.5-42.5-43.5 / 105.4-108-110.5 39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6 -104.1
412 / 186.9
427 / 193.7 // 418 / 189.6
425 / 192.8
443 / 200.9
131 / 332.75
131 / 332.75
131 / 332.75
131 / 332.75
AXYS® RMK® LWT AXYS® RMK® LWT AXYS® RMK® LWT AXYS® RMK® LWT QuickDrive® Low Inertia
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-599
2-795
2-795
2-795
Walker Evans® Monotube
Walker Evans® Needle
Walker Evans® Needle
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Monotube
Walker Evans®
Walker Evans®
Walker Evans®
RMK® Coil-Over
RMK® Coil-Over
RMK® Coil-Over
RMK® Coil-Over
Walker Evans® Monotube
Walker Evans® Needle
Walker Evans® Needle
Walker Evans® Piggyback
15 x 155 x 2.4 Series 5.1 15 x 155 x 2.25 Peak or 2.6 Series 6
15 x 155 x 3 Series 7 15 x 155 x 2.4 Series 5.1 800 SWITCHBACK ®
ASSAULT ® TD LE
800 SWITCHBACK ®
ASSAULT ®
600 // 800 RMK ® 155
600 RMK ® 144
11.5 / 43.5
51 / 129.5
46.5 / 118.1
39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6 -104.1
435 / 197.3
129 / 327.7
RMK® Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2 - 599 // 2 -795
RydeFX®
RydeFX®
RMK® Coil-Over
RydeFX®
15 x 155 x 2.4 Series 5.1 11.5 / 43.5
51 / 129.5
46.5 / 118.1
39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6 -104.1
450 / 204.1
125 / 317.5
RMK® Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2 - 599
RydeFX®
RydeFX®
RMK® Coil-Over
RydeFX®
15 x 144 x 2.0 Series 4 600 SWITCHBACK ®
ASSAULT ®
600 INDY ® VOYAGEUR ™
144
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
48 / 122
51 / 129.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
48 / 122
46.5 / 118
42.5 / 108
42.5 / 108
42.5 / 108
39-40-41 / 99.1-101.6-104.1
460 / 209
460 / 209
460 / 209
498 / 225
126 / 320
126 / 320 // 127 / 321
126 / 320 // 127 / 321
129 / 327.5
Phantom, Hydraulic w/LWT Disc Phantom, Hydraulic w/LWT Disc Phantom, Hydraulic w/LWT Disc RMK® Hydraulic
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
2-795
2-599
2 - 599
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
RydeFX® MPV
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
RydeFX® MPV
Switchback® 144 Tipped
Switchback® 144 Tipped
Switchback® 144 Tipped
RMK®
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
RydeFX® MPV
15 X 144 X 1.35 Cobra
15 X 144 X 1.35 Cobra or 2.0 Powder 15 X 144 X 1.35 Cobra or 2.0 Powder
15 x 144 x 2.0 Series 4
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Polaris reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligation. All performance and/or feature and benefit claims are based upon competitive data available at time of printing.
600 // 800
RUSH ® PRO-S
800 RUSH ® PRO-X
SNOWCHECK EXCLUSIVE
800 RUSH ® PRO-S
LIMITED EDITION
800 INDY ® SP
600 INDY ® SP
600 INDY ® SP
TERRAIN DOMINATOR LE
600 INDY ®
12 / 45.4
46 / 116.8
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
432 / 196 // 431 / 195.5
114 / 289.6
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-599 // 2-795
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
Walker Evans® Piggyback
15 X 120 X 1.25 Ripsaw II 12 / 45.4
46 / 116.8
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
435 / 197.3
114 / 289.6
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
Walker Evans® Piggyback
Walker Evans® Piggyback
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
Walker Evans® Piggyback
See SnowCheck 12 / 45.4
46 / 116.8
47 / 119.4
42.5 / 108
431 / 195.5
114 / 289.6
AXYS® Radial Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2-795
Walker Evans® Hi-Lo Comp. Adj.
Walker Evans® Hi-Lo Comp. Adj.
PRO-XC™ Rear Suspension
Walker Evans® Hi-Lo Comp. Adj.
15 X 120 X 1.35 Cobra 11.5 / 43.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
42.5 / 108
449 / 204
114 / 289
Phantom, Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2 - 795
FOX,® IFP
FOX® IFP
INDY® FOX® IFP
15 x 121 x 1.0 HackSaw
11.5 / 43.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
42.5 / 108
449 / 204
114 / 289
Phantom, Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2 - 599
FOX,® IFP
FOX,® IFP
INDY®
FOX,® IFP
15 x 121 x 1.0 HackSaw
11.5 / 43.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
42.5 / 108
449 / 204
114 / 289
Phantom, Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2 - 599
FOX,® IFP
FOX,® IFP
INDY®
FOX,® IFP
15 x 121 x 1.25 Ripsaw II
11.5 / 43.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
42.5 / 108
447 / 203
114 / 289
Phantom, Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / TEAM® LWT
2 - 599
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
INDY®
RydeFX® MPV
15 x 121 x .91 Shockwave
550 INDY ® VOYAGEUR ™
155
550 INDY ® VOYAGEUR ™
144
550 INDY ® ADVENTURE ™
155
550 INDY ® ADVENTURE ™
144
550 INDY ® LXT
550 INDY ® LXT
600 IQ ® WIDETRAK
550 WIDETRAK LX
120 INDY ®
14.3 / 54.1
52.75 / 134
48 / 122
42.5 / 108
671 / 304
137 / 348
Phantom, Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / P-2
2 - 599
Nitrex
Gas IFP
Utility - Tipped Rear
Gas IFP
20 x 156 x 1.25
11 / 41.6
51 / 129.5
43.5 / 110.5
38 / 96.5
613 / 278
128 / 325.1
Hydraulic
Chaincase
P-85 / Polaris Button
2 - 544
Nitrex
Nitrex
WideTrak Articulated
Nitrex
20 x 156 x 1.00 Shockwave
.5 / 1.9
31 / 78
34 / 86
30 / 76
147 / 66
75 / 190
Mechanical Drum
Chaincase
P-40
1 - 121
Steel Monotube
IFS
Mini INDY®
N/A
10 x 69 x .79 Tri-Star
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
56 / 142
54 / 137
56 / 142
54 / 137
54 / 137
54 / 137
48 / 122
46.5 / 118
48 / 122
48 / 122
48 / 122
48 / 122
39 / 99.1
39-41 / 99.1-104.1
39 / 99.1
42.5 / 108
42.5 / 108
42.5 / 108
478.5 / 217
465 / 211
524 / 238
498 / 226
467 / 212
467 / 212
132.25 / 335.9
131.8 / 332.2
132.25 / 335.9
124 / 315
124 / 315
124 / 315
RMK® Hydraulic
RMK® Hydraulic
RMK® Hydraulic
RMK® Hydraulic
RMK® Hydraulic
RMK® Hydraulic
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
Chaincase
CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance
2 - 544
2 - 544
2 - 544
2 - 544
2 - 544
2 - 544
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
INDY® Articulated
INDY®
INDY® Articulated
INDY®
INDY®
INDY®
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
15 x 155 x 1.6 Cobra
15 x 144 x 1.35 Cobra
15 x 155 x 1.6 Cobra
15 x 144 x 1.35 Cobra
15 x 144 x 1.0 Energy
15 x 144 x 1.0 Energy
550 INDY ®
550 INDY ® 144
11.5 / 43.5
11.5 / 43.5
48 / 122
48 / 122
48 / 122
48 / 122
42.5 / 108
42.5 / 108
422 / 191.4
429 / 194.5
114 / 289
124 / 315
RMK® Hydraulic
RMK® Hydraulic
Chaincase
Chaincase
CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance CVTech PowerBloc50 / Invance
2 - 544
2 - 544
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
INDY®
INDY®
RydeFX® MPV
RydeFX® MPV
15 x 121 x .91 Shockwave
15 x 144 x 1.35 Cobra
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BUILD IT EXACTLY
HOW
YOU
WANT
IT.
FOR HOW YOU RIDE AND WHERE YOU RIDE.
3STEPS
SIMPLE
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THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO TRUE FACTORY CUSTOMIZATION!
STEP 1 // CHOOSE YOUR SLED
CHASSIS, ENGINE, TRACK
STEP 2 // CHOOSE YOUR COLOR
PANELS, TUNNELS, RAILS
STEP 3 // CHOOSE YOUR OPTIONS
SHOCKS, BARS, GAUGE, STORAGE, WINDSHIELD, STARTER
True Factory Customization. Now’s your chance to get out in front with the all
new, Rider Balanced™ AXYS® Chassis on 2016 Polaris® RMK®, RUSH® & Switchback®
models. And it’s the only time to grab one of these Limited Edition sleds with
exclusive features or a PRO-X ™ model for the ultimate in big-bump control.
But hurry, Polaris SnowCheck Select ends April 14, 2015.
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WINNING
RIDERS PROGRAM
For every sled sold, Polaris makes a donation
to your state or provincial association to help
build awareness and membership.
Photographed using a highly skilled professional operator under controlled conditions. Polaris recommends that all riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability.
Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. Snowmobiles depicted in this
brochure may feature Polaris ® parts and accessories and are not standard features of the base
model snowmobile they accompany. All performance and/or feature and benefit claims are based
upon competitive data available at time of printing. For your nearest dealer, call 1-800-POLARIS or
go to www.terraindomination.com. †Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.
RydeFX® is a registered trademark and Ryde AFX™ is a trademark of Arvin Technologies, Inc. FOX® is a trademark of FOX Factory Inc. Walker Evans® is a trademark of Walker Evans Enterprises Corporation. All pricing,
specifications, claims, and information contained in this brochure are based upon current knowledge and
printed material available at time of publication. All pricing, specifications, and descriptions are subject
to change without notice, and Polaris assumes no responsibility for changes in pricing or specifications.
Polaris assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies, opinions, or omissions in this brochure.
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